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Realistic computer-generated handwriting (calligrapher.ai)

896 points by carl_dr · 1317 days ago · 238 comments on HN

Article summary

The article discusses a computer-generated handwriting system, but its content is unavailable. Commenters have tested the system and shared their observations. The system has limitations, such as struggling with certain characters and accents. It also has a low character limit, which prevents it from rendering longer texts.

Main themes

  • handwriting generation
  • character limitations
  • legibility and realism
  • potential use cases
  • cultural and linguistic variations
  • signature generation and document manipulation

What commenters say

  • The system has difficulty rendering certain characters, such as 'x', 'ñ', and capital letters.
  • Some commenters find the system's legibility slider insufficient, as it does not produce truly illegible handwriting.
  • The system's inability to handle accents and non-English characters is a significant limitation.
  • There is disagreement over what constitutes 'realistic' handwriting, with some arguing that the system's output is not realistic enough.
  • Some commenters suggest that the system should include features like ink pools, skips, and smudges to make it more realistic.
  • The system's potential for generating fake signatures and scanned documents is also discussed, with some commenters pointing out the potential pitfalls of such use cases.
  • There are differing opinions on the importance of including diacritics and Latin extended characters in the system.
  • Some commenters propose using the system as a starting point for more advanced projects, such as personalized signature generators or fake document creators.